Program Learning Objectives
- Achieve a high degree of agricultural literacy.
- Lead and direct individuals and groups in thought and action.
- Analyze and communicate effectively the major issues in agriculture.
- Demonstrate cultural competencies in an increasingly global agricultural industry and society.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Seamlessly and professionally integrate technology into practices.
Degree Requirements and Curriculum
In addition to the program requirements listed on this page, student must also satisfy requirements outlined in more detail in the Minimum Requirements for Graduation section of this catalog, including:
- 60 units of upper-division courses
- Graduation Writing Requirement (GWR)
- 2.0 GPA
- U.S. Cultural Pluralism (USCP)
Note: No Major or Support courses may be selected as credit/no credit.
| MAJOR COURSES | ||
| AGC 102 | Orientation to Agricultural Communication & Agricultural Science | 2 |
| AGC 404 | Foundations of Agricultural Leadership | 3 |
| AGC 452 | Current Trends and Issues in Agricultural Communication | 4 |
| or AG 360 | Holistic Management | |
| or AG 452 | Issues Affecting California Agriculture | |
| AGC 463 | Senior Project | 3 |
| AGED 410 | Computer Applications in Agricultural Education | 2-4 |
| or AGC 314 | California Fairgrounds and Expositions | |
| Foundation in Agriculture Courses | ||
| Agribusiness | ||
| AGB 202 | Introduction to Sales | 4 |
| AGB 212 | Agricultural Economics | 4 |
| AGB 301 | Food and Fiber Marketing | 4 |
| or WVIT 343 | Branded Wine Marketing | |
| Animal Science | ||
| ASCI 112 | Principles of Animal Science (B2) 1 | 4 |
| Select from the following | 8 | |
| Introduction to Beef Production | ||
| Systems of Swine Production | ||
| Systems of Small Ruminant Management | ||
| Equine Science | ||
| Introduction to Poultry Management | ||
| General Dairy Husbandry | ||
| Ag Systems Technology | ||
| BRAE 121 | Agricultural Mechanics | 2 |
| BRAE 141 | Agricultural Machinery Safety | 3 |
| BRAE 321 | Agricultural Safety | 3 |
| BRAE 340 | Irrigation Water Management (Upper-Division B) 1 | 4 |
| Plant Science | ||
| PLSC 120 | Principles of Horticulture and Crop Science | 4 |
| PLSC 190 | California Vegetable Production | 4 |
| or PLSC 230 | Environmental Horticulture | |
| or PLSC 240 | Commercial Seed Production | |
| or PLSC 245 | Horticultural Production Techniques | |
| Natural Resources | ||
| NR/ES 308 | Fire and Society (Upper-Division D) 1 | 4 |
| or NR 323 | Human Dimensions in Natural Resources Management | |
| SS 120 | Introductory Soil Science (GE Electives) 1 | 4 |
| or SS 130 | Soils in Environmental and Agricultural Systems | |
| Safe Practices in Handling Food Products | ||
| DSCI 229 | General Dairy Manufacturing | 4 |
| or FSN 230 | Elements of Food Processing | |
| FSN 275 | Elements of Food Safety | 4 |
| Approved Electives in Emphasis Area | ||
| Select courses from the Guide to Approved Agricultural Electives - Emphasis Areas. At least 29 units in the combination of Approved Electives and Free Electives must be at the 300-400 level. | 22-24 | |
| SUPPORT COURSES | ||
| Foundation Science and Mathematics | ||
| BOT 121 | General Botany | 4 |
| or MCRO 221 | Microbiology | |
| or PHYS 121 | College Physics I | |
| CHEM 110 | World of Chemistry (B1 & B3) 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 127 | General Chemistry for Agriculture and Life Science I | |
| MATH 118 | Precalculus Algebra (B4) 1,2 | 4 |
| or MATH 119 | Precalculus Trigonometry | |
| or MATH 141 | Calculus I | |
| or MATH 161 | Calculus for the Life Sciences I | |
| or MATH 221 | Calculus for Business and Economics | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION (GE) | ||
| (See GE program requirements below.) | 48 | |
| FREE ELECTIVES | ||
| Free Electives 3 | 22 | |
| Total units | 180 | |
| 1 | Required in Major or Support; also satisfies General Education (GE) requirement. |
| 2 | |
| 3 | At least 29 units of Approved Electives and Free Electives must be at the 300-400 level. Students are encouraged to consult with the academic advisor in developing a plan for fulfilling degree requirements. |
Guide to Approved Agricultural Electives - Emphasis Areas
Approved Agricultural Electives have been categorized by Emphasis Area to guide students. Advisor approval of Agricultural Electives is not required, but consultation with an advisor is recommended to ensure that the required number of upper-division units is met. Also, bear in mind that selection may impact pursuit of post-baccalaureate studies and/or goals. It is imperative for students seeking a teaching credential to select one Emphasis Area and adhere to the approved list of courses.
| Emphasis Areas | ||
| Select Emphasis Area of choice: | 22-24 | |
| Agricultural Engineering Technology | ||
| Agricultural Power and Machinery Management | ||
| Design Graphics and CAD for Agricultural Engineering | ||
| 3-D Solids Modeling | ||
| Agricultural Engineering Laboratory | ||
| Precision Farming | ||
| Aquacultural Engineering | ||
| Internal Combustion Engines | ||
| Landscape Irrigation | ||
| Energy for a Sustainable Society | ||
| Drip/Micro Irrigation | ||
| Agricultural Irrigation Systems | ||
| Advanced Agricultural Mechanics | ||
| Agribusiness | ||
| Agribusiness Financial Accounting | ||
| Agribusiness Data Literacy | ||
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | ||
| Advanced Sales Techniques | ||
| Agribusiness Credit and Finance | ||
| Agricultural Policy | ||
| Agriculture Economic Analysis | ||
| Principles of Agribusiness Management | ||
| Decision Making with Agribusiness Accounting Information | ||
| Agricultural Personnel Management | ||
| World Food Economy | ||
| Food Retail Management | ||
| Field Studies in Agribusiness | ||
| Produce Marketing | ||
| California Fairgrounds and Expositions | ||
| Fairgrounds and Facility Management | ||
| Multimedia Storytelling in Agriculture and Science | ||
| Crisis Communication in Food and Agriculture | ||
| Corporate Communication | ||
| Animal Science | ||
| Meat Science | ||
| Livestock Show Management | ||
| Introductory Animal Nutrition and Feeding | ||
| Introduction to Beef Production | ||
| Systems of Swine Production | ||
| Systems of Small Ruminant Management | ||
| Introduction to Poultry Management | ||
| Livestock Evaluation | ||
| General Animal Science Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Rangeland Management | ||
| Advanced Beef Cattle System Management | ||
| Zoonoses and Veterinary Public Health Concerns | ||
| Egg Production, Processing and Distribution | ||
| Poultry Meat Production and Processing | ||
| Poultry Business Management | ||
| Nonruminant Nutrition | ||
| Meat Industry Study Tour | ||
| General Dairy Husbandry | ||
| Dairy Cattle Selection, Breeds, Fitting and Showing | ||
| Dairy Cattle Nutrition | ||
| Lactation Physiology | ||
| Artificial Insemination and Embryo Biotechnology | ||
| Dairy Animal Health, Safety and Applied Technology | ||
| Crop and Soil Science | ||
| Forage Crops | ||
| California Vegetable Production | ||
| Commercial Seed Production | ||
| Horticultural Production Techniques | ||
| Agricultural Entomology | ||
| Weed Biology and Management | ||
| Plant Pathology | ||
| Vertebrate Pest Management | ||
| Plants, Biotechnology, and the Media | ||
| Citrus and Avocado Fruit Production | ||
| Advanced Weed Management | ||
| Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops | ||
| Soil Health and Plant Nutrition | ||
| Soil Plant Relationships | ||
| Soil Judging | ||
| Survey of Grape Growing and Winemaking | ||
| Forestry and Natural Resources | ||
| Wildlife Conservation Biology | ||
| Environmental Management | ||
| Dendrology | ||
| Natural Resource Ecology and Habitat Management | ||
| Fire and Society | ||
| Technology of Wildland Fire Management | ||
| The World of Spatial Data and Geographic Information Technology | ||
| Water Resources Technology and Society | ||
| Human Dimensions in Natural Resources Management | ||
| Ethnicity and the Land | ||
| Forest Health | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Water Resource Law and Policy | ||
| Ornamental Horticulture | ||
| General Botany | ||
| Landscape Irrigation | ||
| Landscape Installation and Maintenance | ||
| Plant Propagation | ||
| Cut Flower Production | ||
| Potted Plant Production | ||
| Turfgrass Management | ||
| Native Plants for California Landscapes | ||
| Nursery Crop Production | ||
| Specialized Operations for Golf Courses and Athletic Fields | ||
| Park and Public Space Management | ||
General Education (GE) Requirements
- 72 units required, 24 of which are specified in Major and/or Support.
- If any of the remaining 48 units is used to satisfy a Major or Support requirement, additional units of Free Electives may be needed to complete the total units required for the degree.
- See the complete GE course listing.
- A grade of C- or better is required in one course in each of the following GE Areas: A1 (Oral Communication), A2 (Written Communication), A3 (Critical Thinking), and B4 (Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning).
| Area A | English Language Communication and Critical Thinking | |
| A1 | Oral Communication | 4 |
| A2 | Written Communication | 4 |
| A3 | Critical Thinking | 4 |
| Area B | Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning | |
| B1 | Physical Science (4 units in Support) 1 | 0 |
| B2 | Life Science (4 units in Major) 1 | 0 |
| B3 | One lab taken with either a B1 or B2 course | |
| B4 | Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (4 units in Support) 1 | 0 |
| Upper-Division B (4 units in Major) 1 | 0 | |
| Area C | Arts and Humanities | |
| Lower-division courses in Area C must come from three different subject prefixes. | ||
| C1 | Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater | 4 |
| C2 | Humanities: Literature, Philosophy, Languages other than English | 4 |
| Lower-Division C Elective - Select a course from either C1 or C2 | 4 | |
| Upper-Division C | 4 | |
| Area D | Social Sciences - Select courses in Area D from at least two different prefixes | |
| D1 | American Institutions (Title 5, Section 40404 Requirement) | 4 |
| D2 | Lower-Division D | 4 |
| Upper-Division D (4 units in Major) 1 | 0 | |
| Area E | Lifelong Learning and Self-Development | |
| Lower-Division E | 4 | |
| Area F | Ethnic Studies | |
| F | Ethnic Studies | 4 |
| GE Electives in Areas B, C, and D | ||
| Select courses from two different areas; may be lower-division or upper-division courses. | ||
| GE Electives (4 units in Major plus 4 units in GE) 1 | 4 | |
| Total units | 48 | |
| 1 | Required in Major or Support; also satisfies General Education (GE) requirement. |
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